Moyano v. Williams

FAST, J.S.C.

This opinion is based on the application of the doctrine of res judicata to a subsequent action for the summary dispossession of a tenant by the same landlord. I have found no other opinion holding that this doctrine may be applied to a second summary dispossess action.

FACTS

This case relates to a two-family home in Orange, New Jersey. Plaintiff bought this property at an auction conducted by the City of Orange in December 1987. At that time, defendant had been the sole tenant (since 1976) pursuant to a month-to-month tenancy at a monthly rent of $350 for the entire property,…